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Verdict: Get a desktop internet experience anywhere. Well, almost

Review summary: The third generation Internet Tablet, the N810 is a logical successor of the N800, now with full QWERTY keyboard and integrated GPS for Navigation. It uses the same Maemo OS but ......

Verdict: For what itis, the N810 is great – internet browsing delivers computer-likeexperience (thought we would have liked some phone features such aspanning) and viewing pages is great. Multimedia is just as one wouldlike, once the correct application is ...

Pros: Excellent Web browsing ; improved user interface ; includes built-in QWERTY keyboard, GPS receiver ; Linux-based Maemo OS 2008 offers a wide variety of downloadable applications and customization options ; lots of media file support

Cons: Does not support SD cards ; fixed-lens Webcam is not ideal for taking pictures ; stripped-down e-mail client ; GPS software requires $129 license ; jerky video playback for some file types ; no solid, do-it-all media software ; lacks productivity tools

Verdict: Thanks to its customizable Linux-based OS and robust Web browser, the Nokia N810 offers one of the best mobile Internet experiences you can buy—if you can live without built-in WWAN—but business users will be miffed by its lack of productivity tools.

Review summary: Neat hardware design Built-in keyboard Integrated GPS receiver Mobile email and VoIP over Wi-Fi Wide range of bundled applications

Pros: Neat hardware design Built-in keyboard Integrated GPS receiver Mobile email and VoIP over Wi-Fi Wide range of bundled applications

Cons: Lacks integrated wide-area wireless connectivity Relatively limited third-party software available Point-to-point navigation is an optional extra

Verdict: Nokia's Internet Tablet is getting better, adding a GPS receiver and a QWERTY keyboard. It's still difficult to recommend as a business tool, though, as it lacks integrated 3G/HSDPA connectivity.

Review summary: Are Sandra's concerns misplaced or can a device that lacks a SIM and craves a hotspot carve out a niche for itself?

Verdict: In the end the N810 is a really frustrating device. I rather liked using it, and if somebody presented me with one I'd say 'thanks', and keep it in the front room for a bit of entertainment while watching telly. But with a relatively small add-on ...